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Jurisdiction B & C Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) POE Advisory Group Meeting Minutes – June 4, 2026
Meeting Date and Time: June 4, 2026, 10:00 am ET
Facilitator: Judie Roan, JC POE Sr. Analyst
Advisory Group Members: Joyce Ardrey, Rachel Hatty, and Curt Burtram
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- News & Updates
- POE Educational Activities
- Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
- Online Tools and Spotlight
- Meeting Adjourned
- Welcome & Introductions
Judie welcomed the group to the meeting and reviewed the role of the POE AG. Judie also reminded members about the importance of completing the survey every quarter.
- News & Updates
Judie reviewed recent updates and articles and asked for comments:
- Clarification of Custom Fitted Orthoses
- Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Expiration
- A member mentioned some issues with getting the correct denials through redeterminations for same and similar equipment – Judie asked for examples and stated she will research.
- Exemption Process for Prior Authorization (PA) of Certain DMEPOS Items
- Reopening Request Changes
- Enrollment Appeals & Rebuttals to the National Provider Enrollment Contractor
- myCGS Updates
- Judie thanked Rachel for assisting with a myCGS issue for exempt suppliers
- POE Educational Activities
Judie reviewed the webinar and workshop schedule.
- Feedback & Suggestions/Open Discussion
- A member mentioned concern with information provided by CGS Connect about therapeutic shoes and will forward Judie an email. Judie stated she will research and respond as soon as possible.
- Online Tools & Spotlight
- Judie reviewed the Physician’s Corner resources in the Spotlight.
- A member mentioned that they greatly appreciate all the resources and education CGS offers to O&P suppliers and always refers suppliers to the CGS website.
Lastly, Judie reminded the group of the importance of completing the survey.
- Meeting Adjourned